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Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

Gemini Rendered Image Of Tesla Being Medically Saved

Lesson Learned From Lou Gerstner’s Recovery Of The IBM Brand Could Be Used To Eventually Recover Tesla’s Brand

By Rob Enderle on March 14, 2025 - 8:43PM

Tesla is in deep trouble, people are abandoning the brand and sales are cratering, however this has happened to both IBM and Apple and the methods past CEOs of those companies used could be used to recover Tesla. But I doubt this will be done.

I Had a Tough Break, My D3 Audi A8 4.2 Ran Perfectly for 2,000 Miles, Then Jumped Timing and Is Now Junkyard Bound at 120K

By Narek Hareyan on March 14, 2025 - 7:51PM

It ran perfectly for 2,000 miles, then out of nowhere, timing chain failure, misfires, and a heartbreaking decision, why did this Audi A8 4.2 meet its fate at just 120K miles, and could it have been saved? Read on to uncover the full story and share you

I Bought a Used Chevy Silverado With Faded Running Boards, Now I’m Debating a Bold Bedliner Makeover or a Risky DIY Fix

By Narek Hareyan on March 14, 2025 - 6:57PM

Faded running boards on a used Silverado. Should you go bold with bedliner or risk a DIY fix? The debate is on, and the best solution might just surprise you.

His Father Was Pulling the Polestar P2 on The Driveway and The Car Suddenly Lunged and Crashed, But This Could Well Be a Driver Error Too

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 14, 2025 - 4:41PM

Polestar 2 owner experiences sudden acceleration resulting in an accident with his garage door. The incident raises concerns about the models safety and the potential for human error.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Propose: “Jeep Owners Leave Rubber Ducks on Each Other’s Vehicles; It’s Time to Start a Similar Tradition” – Movement Started After a Tesla Fan Was Caught on Sentry Camera Leaving Hot Wheels on Cybertrucks

By Tinsae Aregay on March 14, 2025 - 9:15AM

Tesla Cybertruck owners suggest starting a new tradition akin to that of Jeep owners, who place rubber ducks on each other's vehicles to express appreciation. This idea began when a Tesla fan was spotted leaving Hot Wheels on Cybertrucks in parking lots.

Tesla Cybertruck Charging at Supercharger

My $100K Cybertruck Was Shaking Like a Chihuahua at 70 MPH, Here's How a Simple Tire Balance Fixed What FSD Broke

By Noah Washington on March 14, 2025 - 8:19AM

I started experiencing significant steering vibrations at highway speeds in my Tesla Cybertruck. The "squircle" steering yoke would shake noticeably above 70 mph, making highway driving increasingly uncomfortable.

My Wife Hit a Metal Can on the Highway in Our 2025 Model 3, Now Tesla Says We Need an Entire Battery Replacement

By Noah Washington on March 14, 2025 - 8:09AM

My wife hit an unavoidable metal can in our 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range. What should have been minor road debris damage has turned into a major headache. Tesla Service Center just informed me the impact punctured the battery pack's protective casing.

My 2020 Silverado Torque Converter Was Replaced At 49K Miles Due To a Severe Shudder, Now, at 70K Miles, the Shudder Has Returned

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2025 - 7:46AM

Does the 2020 -2022 Chevrolet Silverado torque converter have a high failure rate? According to multiple owners, the answer is yes. Here are the problems, what Silverado owners are finding out about the problem, and what you need to know.

I Waited 3 Years For My Tesla Cybertruck, After One Year, The Pros, Just About Everything On the Truck, Cons, Wiper Washer Smears, and the Cover Leaks

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2025 - 6:24AM

There's not much that Michael doesn't like about his Tesla Cybertruck. However, there are a few problems with the truck. They are a common issue with the electric truck. Here is what's wrong and what Cybertruck owners need to know to fix them.

My 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Road Got Humbled By a 5-Foot Snow Ditch, Even 4-Low and Diff Lock Couldn't Save Me From a $100 Tow

By Noah Washington on March 13, 2025 - 10:12PM

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road is built to conquer rugged trails and tackle the toughest terrain, boasting features like 4-Low gearing, a locking rear differential, and advanced off-road tech. But even this highly capable midsize truck has its limits

I Got the New Update on My 2025 Rivian R1S, But Autonomous Driving Took a Hit, No More Auto Lane Change or Hands-Free

By Narek Hareyan on March 13, 2025 - 9:26PM

Rivian’s latest R1S update promised new features but quietly took away auto lane change and hands-free driving, leaving owners frustrated and searching for answers.

I’m Choosing Between The Rivian R1S and The Tesla Model Y, Is This the Ultimate Adventure SUV for My Growing Family

I’m Choosing Between The Rivian R1S and The Tesla Model Y Thinking This May Be The Ultimate Adventure SUV for My Growing Family

By Narek Hareyan on March 13, 2025 - 4:57PM

"With a growing family and a passion for adventure, I’m torn between the Tesla Model Y’s efficiency and the Rivian R1S’s rugged capability, join the debate and share your thoughts.

My Brand-New 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid With Just 5,000 Miles Suddenly Wouldn’t Start, Leaving Me Stranded

By Denis Flierl on March 13, 2025 - 10:46AM

Chandler's new Tacoma, just 6,000 miles in, suddenly wouldn't start, leaving him stranded. The Toyota Tacoma has a reputation for reliability, but here is what Tacoma owners need to know.

Toyota GR86 will continue to be all about balance, but with added performance for the next generation

Toyota Remains Tight-Lipped About The GR86 Engine, But From What We Know So Far, There Are 3 Candidates For A Powertrain, With A Mazda Engine Being Very Likely

By Dimitar Angelov on March 13, 2025 - 10:45AM

Toyota is deciding the direction it wants to go with the next-generation GR86, and there are some seriously interesting powertrain options on the table.

I Took My Honda CR-V For An Oil Change. They Told Me There Is Gunk On The Inside Of The Oil Cap, But They'll Take Care Of It. Am I Being Scammed?

By Dimitar Angelov on March 13, 2025 - 8:47AM

A Honda CR-V owner that has always stuck to the factory maintenance intervals may have dodged a bullet, as a repair shop may have attempted an unethical practice under pretext of supposed “gunk” in the engine.

So I Just Realized That My Ford Mustang GT Gets Worse Range Than My Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV9, And This Completely Changed My Perception of Range Anxiety

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 13, 2025 - 7:27AM

Ford Mustang GT owner says his V8 Mustang has worse range than his Kia EV9 and Tesla Model 3, changing his perspective on range anxiety.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Picked My Kids Up at School, and a Group of Students Ran Up To Look Screaming CYBERTRUCK! I Was Expecting the Worst

By Denis Flierl on March 13, 2025 - 6:58AM

Here is a unique story of a Tesla Cybertruck owner who has experienced some negative with his controversial truck. However, this day was very different when he picked up his kids from school. What happened to him and his kids was shocking.

Toyota-Engineer Apologists, I Used This Oil Instead of The "Recommended" and My Tacoma Now Feels Like a Solid Drive With Less Slipping Off The Line

By Narek Hareyan on March 12, 2025 - 11:17PM

One Tacoma owner ditched Toyota’s recommended oil for something thicker, and the results have sparked a heated debate. Is Toyota’s advice really the best, or is there a better way to boost your truck’s performance? Read on and join the discussion.

My Tesla Model Y's Screen Goes Completely Black While Driving 70mph in Snowstorms, Dealer Says 'Just Pull Over and Reboot' With My 3 Kids in the Car

By Noah Washington on March 12, 2025 - 10:00PM

We're just three months into our 2023 Model Y Long Range, and the infotainment screen has gone completely dark five times while driving on Toronto highways. This is extremely dangerous.

I Just Bought My BMW 420i xDrive and Found This Tire Bubble on the Drive Home, I'm Not Sure I Can Keep Driving It

By Noah Washington on March 12, 2025 - 9:44PM

Less than two hours after driving off the lot in my BMW 420i xDrive, I spotted something that made my heart sink.

My New $100K Sierra EV Arrived with a Door Dent, Dealer Says 'Wait for Another Dent' Before They'll Fix It

By Noah Washington on March 12, 2025 - 9:28PM

I paid over $100k for my Sierra EV, I'm not sure what my next choice should be. This dealership experience left a lot to be desired.

I’m a Huge R1S Fan, But My Kids Got Locked Inside with Gear Guard On, Here’s What Went Wrong and How I Finally Got Them Out

By Narek Hareyan on March 12, 2025 - 4:49PM

I love my Rivian R1S, but when it locked my kids inside with Gear Guard on, the A/C off, and no way to unlock it, I panicked, what went wrong, and how did I finally get them out? Read on to find out and see what Rivian should do next.

Image of presidents Trump, Biden, and Obama with Tesla vehicle created using Grok by John Goreham

Should American Presidents Promote American-Made Green Electrified Vehicles? If so, why does the left-leaning media seem to report on this differently when President Trump does it?

By John Goreham on March 12, 2025 - 11:10AM

President Trump held a promotion event at the White House to support Tesla, the leader in American-made electric vehicles. This sure seems to rub left-leaning media outlets the wrong way.

My GMC Yukon’s Brake Light Went Out, I Thought It Would Be About $10, But Now the Dealer Tells Me It’s $1500 For Both Sides

By Denis Flierl on March 12, 2025 - 8:04AM

Why is replacing a burned-out brake light in a GMC Yukon so expensive? An owner thought it would cost $10 to buy a new brake light bulb, and the problem was fixed. Now, the dealer tells her it will be $1500 to replace both sides.

I Booked a Hotel on Hotels.com for Its EV Charging Expecting J1772 but Learned the Hard Way That Tesla Destination Chargers Require a Different Adapter

I Booked a Hotel on Hotels.com for Its EV Charging Expecting J1772, but I Learned the Hard Way That Tesla Destination Chargers Require a Different Adapter

By Narek Hareyan on March 12, 2025 - 12:17AM

I booked a hotel expecting an easy EV charge, only to discover a frustrating mistake of learning how to avoid this common charging pitfall and ensure you're never caught off guard on your next trip.

Mopar to Sell Custom Package for the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO - Not quite the TRX but Great Performance Numbers

By Mary Conway on March 11, 2025 - 10:56PM

Fans will be impressed with the stats for the Mopar 25 package. This straight from the factory customized package will see the 2025 Ram RHO do 0-100 mph in 11.7 seconds.

We Own a Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, We Love Our Cars But Are Becoming Increasingly Concerned About Our Safety, We Will Probably Ditch Our Teslas

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2025 - 11:24AM

Is owning a Tesla Model 3 or another Tesla model becoming too dangerous? Karen and her husband own a Model 3 and Model Y and are increasingly concerned about their safety. Should they sell their cars because of Elon Musk or wait it out?

Toyota Land Cruiser J250 vs Jeep Wrangler vs Land Rover Defender 110

Underpowered And Underequipped, Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Still Manages To Get Ahead Of The Competition

By Dimitar Angelov on March 11, 2025 - 10:20AM

In case you ever doubted the off-road capabilities of Toyota's Land Cruiser, see how it performs against two of the most popular SUV models from the UK and US.

Tesla Model Y Owner Believes Service Center Tech Lied to Him

Man Says "Tesla Service Center Lied About a Warranty Repair" on My Tesla Model Y

By Timothy Boyer on March 11, 2025 - 9:59AM

A Tesla Model Y owner is asking if anyone else has experienced a similar warranty repair situation in which the Tesla Service Center said he was covered but then charged him afterward with an "I gotcha" technicality.

I've Spent More on Windshield Washer Fluid Than Repairs on My Bolt EUV - After 2 Years, Here's the Real Cost of EV Ownership

By Noah Washington on March 11, 2025 - 7:52AM

When I tallied up two years of running costs for my Chevy Bolt EUV last night, I had to double-check my spreadsheet. Outside of a brake module covered under warranty, my biggest expense has been windshield washer fluid.

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